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Another step forward for Orthodox female rabbis

The graduation of Rabbi Miriam Lorie is a pivotal moment as she has her own community

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Miriam Lorie (photo credit: Benjamin Leon)

Sir Keir Starmer meeting with Jewish community representatives in December 2022 (Photo: the Labour Party)

Ex-Board of Deputies president Marie van der Zyl joins Labour

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Jerusalem-bound: Rabbi Daniel Rowe

Aish UK leader leaves for Jerusalem role

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Celebrating diversity: Edwin Shuker at his Iraqi-flavoured interfaith Seder (ITV)

Board of Deputies calls for support for new projects to promote Jewish diversity

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Nursery worker loses tribunal claim against United Synagogue

US found not to have acted unfairly against whistleblower in case involving Little Goldies nursery

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May 31, 2024 12:56

Golders Green Synagogue, where Little Goldies was based (Credit: Google Maps Street View)

Eleven Charedi schools received official warnings last year

But the number marks a fall from 2022

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May 28, 2024 15:34

Eleven Charedi schools received official warnings last year

Inspectors pleased by Kerem’s progress

Hampstead Garden Suburb school has provided additional mental health support to pupils in the wake of October 7

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May 28, 2024 13:11

Hard at work in a Kerem classroom

Don’t label anyone a ‘bad Jew’

Harvard academic Noah Feldman’s new book asks what do Jews today have in common

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May 26, 2024 12:22

Members of Jewish Voice for Peace protest in New York against American President Joe Biden's support for Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza (photo: Getty Images)

IDF denies Hamas claims to have kidnapped soldiers

Hamas video claimed soldiers had been captured in refugee camp

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May 26, 2024 11:25

Jabaliya refugee camp, pictured in 2022 (Photo: GETTY)

Boycott Bill shelved after general election called for July

The Bill would have prevented public bodies divesting from countries against Foreign Office policy

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May 26, 2024 10:47

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities was a key supporter of the Boycott Bill but is now standing down as an MP. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

ICC prosecutor compares Hamas to the IRA

Karim Khan says he carries a dog tag for Kfir Bibas, the baby held hostage by Hamas, but ‘there’s no monopoly on suffering’

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May 26, 2024 10:09

Karim Khan KC

UK Jews believe religious freedom has declined, according to new poll

Jews are more likely than Muslims or Christians to see Britain as a Christian country

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May 19, 2024 10:00

King Charles and Queen Camilla attendong a Service of Dedication for the Order of the British Empire, at St Paul's Cathedral earlier this week - British Jews are more likely to recognise the UK's Christian character than other faith groups (photo: Getty Images)

The ‘Little Miss Chasid’ who revolutionised women’s education

Sarah Schenirer, founder of the Beis Yaakov movement, showed that change was possible within Charedi society

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May 19, 2024 10:00

The ‘Little Miss Chasid’ who revolutionised women’s education

Trial date set for Rabbi Halpern

The Golders Green rabbi has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault

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May 17, 2024 14:29

Rabbi Chaim Halpern

New Board president to address lack of female leadership

Sunday’s election resulted in first all-male officer team at the organisation for 15 years

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May 16, 2024 16:03

Boys' own: Board of Deputies incoming officer team: (from left), Ben Crowne, Andrew Gilbert, Phil Rosenberg, Adrian Cohen, Jeremy Michelson

London girl comes 7th in International Bible quiz

Hasmonean pupil Noa Swabel reached the finals of the annual contest in Jerusalem

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May 16, 2024 10:34

Bible maven: Noa Swabel answers questions in the finals of the International Bible Quiz

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